Sep 28, 2018

Commonwealth Public Relations & Marketing is a full service public relations, marketing, and
social media firm located in historic Shockoe Slip. The firm and its team has won numerous PR
and marketing awards since its founding in 2009 and prides itself on providing a wide range of
services for clients from strategy development and research, to branding and execution of day-
to-day tactical activities.

Sep 28, 2018

University Public Affairs at VCU, part of the Division of University Relations, leads the news and public
information efforts of Virginia Commonwealth University and the VCU Medical Center. UPA has two
major responsibilities: to fulfill the public information obligations of the university as a public institution,
and to develop and execute effective public relations programs to support the goals of Virginia
Commonwealth University and its faculty and staff.

Sep 28, 2018

Q Media is Virginia’s LGBTQ Media Company. We are the only statewide media platform for issues pertaining to Virginia’s LGBTQ and allied communities. Our mission is to promote equality through storytelling. We are a nonpartisan, non-activist and family-friendly company. Founded in 2015, Q Media publishes a quarterly magazine called Q Virginia, hosts community, educational and economic events—including Q Weddings, the statewide LGBTQ wedding show— produces The Q Guidebook (Virginia’s statewide LGBTQ guidebook and business directory) and maintains a robust website and growing social media presence. Soon the company will begin delving deeper into the realm of new media and exploring the world of broadcast media, including podcasts and video production.

Sep 28, 2018

Route Runna Management is a full service talent management promotion, and marketing
company founded in Richmond, VA. We specialize in event planning and working with
entertainers and musicians. With our accredited network of the music industry’s leading DJ’s,
promoters, record label executives, and media consultants, we can provide superior oversight to
maximize a company’s growth.

Sep 28, 2018

Since its formation in 1812, Union Presbyterian Seminary has provided education for Christian ministry that is scholarly, pastoral, and engaged with contemporary life. The Communications Office works cooperatively with other departments and the news media to help tell its story to students, faculty, staff, alumni, prospective students, donors, and the communities surrounding its Richmond and Charlotte campuses. It uses a variety of communication channels, including social media, videos, podcasts, the web, eblasts, publications, and writing to engage with its internal and external publics.

Sep 28, 2018

Green Fin Studio is a marketing and communications firm that focuses on
environmental projects. Our team combines subject matter expertise with
graphic design, crafted content and creative delivery to target messages and
audiences. We work with a variety of clients within the U.S. and beyond
including organizations focused on conservation, education, ecotourism &
recreation, and research.

Sep 28, 2018

The Richmond International Film & Music Festival (RIFF) is an international 6-day festival held in Richmond, VA. One of the largest international competitive festivals in the mid-Atlantic, RIFF brings more than 120 film premiers to the city plus a variety of film and music industry events and community engagement opportunities to the area. The festival’s mission is developing these industries across the state of Virginia. Festival week includes writing & film/music industry panels, Q&As, live music showcases, the FLOW Creative Conference, the annual red carpet awards, and more, all of which bring the spirit of Hollywood to the Commonwealth.